Gamet Vitrification
About it
Advanced technique of rapid freezing
Designed for:
To preserve eggs or sperm (semen) in the long term. This ultra-rapid freezing process avoids the formation of ice crystals, which allows maintaining the quality of the eggs or sperm in optimal conditions until the patient decides to use them.
Recommended option for:
People who wish to preserve their fertility for personal or medical reasons, such as those facing chemotherapy treatments or who prefer to postpone childbearing until a more convenient time.
How it works?
This process involves treating the gametes with cryoprotectants to prevent ice crystal formation, then rapidly cooling them in liquid nitrogen (-196°C) to achieve a glass-like solid state. This method ensures high survival rates and viability by avoiding cellular damage. When needed, the gametes are thawed, rehydrated, and assessed for use. Vitrification is fast, efficient, and ideal for fertility preservation, although it requires technical precision to minimize risks.
What Does the Gamet Vitrification Method Involve?
1. Sample Preparation
Eggs or sperm are collected and prepared for freezing.
2. Ultrarapid Freezing
Samples are frozen quickly to prevent ice crystal formation, preserving quality.
3. Long-Term Storage
The frozen samples are safely stored in specialized conditions until needed.
4. Future Use
When ready, the samples are thawed and used for assisted reproduction treatments.
“Preserve today, plan for tomorrow.
Vitrification empowers you to take control of your fertility, giving you the freedom to build your family when the time is right.”
Benefits
Preservation of fertility until the patient is ready to have children.
Safe storage of eggs or sperm for an extended period of time without loss of quality.
Recommended for both women who wish to delay childbearing and men who want to preserve their sperm.
Frequently asked questions
Gamete vitrification is a method of freezing eggs or sperm to preserve their quality for future use, offering flexibility in family planning.
It is ideal for individuals delaying parenthood, undergoing medical treatments like chemotherapy, or anyone wanting to preserve their fertility.
Gametes can be stored indefinitely without compromising their quality, thanks to advanced freezing technology.
Yes, vitrification is a safe and effective method, with high survival rates for eggs and sperm during thawing.
For eggs, ovarian stimulation is required before retrieval. Sperm collection is simpler, involving either natural ejaculation or surgical retrieval. Both are then frozen using vitrification techniques.